Crises, major reforms and new responsibilities: BaFin is turning 15. It has experienced a lot in these years, has been through some turbulent times and has always kept evolving and adapting itself to new conditions.

With effect from 2 July 2016, BaFin has established a central contact point for so-called "whistleblowers". Whistleblowers may use this contact to report violations of supervisory provisions. Anonymity of whistleblowers will be a top priority for BaFin.